Name: Phalaenopsis Senne Esther
Parents: Phalaenopsis inscriptiosinensis × Phalaenopsis amboinensis
Registration: Registered by Röllke Orchideen with the Royal Horticultural Society in 2019; Lindborg is listed as the originator.
Etymology: Phalaenopsis roughly means “moth-like” and refers to the shape of the flowers. Senne Esther is the registered grex name.
Location/Growing conditions: This primary hybrid prefers warm conditions of around 20–30 °C, with nighttime temperatures ideally not remaining below 18 °C, bright filtered light, high humidity, and gentle air movement. In coarse, airy bark in a hanging pot, water thoroughly and then allow it to dry almost completely. Avoid waterlogging in the plant’s crown.
Description and notes: Both parents can contribute waxy, star-shaped flowers with yellowish to cream-colored base tones and reddish-brown markings. Flower spikes may continue growing after flowering or produce buds again, so they should only be removed once they have dried out completely. Seedlings vary in pattern, color intensity, and flower shape.